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antd

ant-design/ant-design-cli

CLI tool for querying Ant Design component APIs, demos, tokens, and managing version migrations offline.

What is antd?

@ant-design/cli is a local command-line tool bundled with Ant Design metadata for v4/v5/v6. Use it to look up component props and APIs, fetch working demos, check design tokens, analyze project usage, and guide migrations between antd versions—all offline with no network required.

  • Query component APIs, props, and design tokens without leaving the terminal
  • Fetch working code examples and semantic classNames for any component
  • Scan projects for deprecated usage, accessibility issues, and performance violations
  • Generate migration checklists and changelogs for version upgrades (v3→v4, v4→v5, v5→v6)
  • Analyze component usage statistics across a codebase
  • Collect environment snapshots for bug reporting and diagnostics

How to install antd

npx skills add https://github.com/ant-design/ant-design-cli --skill antd
Prerequisites
  • Node.js and npm (or yarn/pnpm/bun)
  • Run `npm install -g @ant-design/cli` if not already installed
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How to use antd

  1. 1.Install the CLI globally: `npm install -g @ant-design/cli`
  2. 2.For component work: run `antd info ComponentName --format json` to check props, then `antd demo ComponentName basic --format json` to grab a working example
  3. 3.For debugging: run `antd env --format json` to capture your environment, then `antd doctor --format json` to diagnose configuration issues
  4. 4.For migrations: run `antd migrate 4 5 --format json` to get a full checklist, then `antd lint ./src --format json` to find deprecated usage
  5. 5.For project analysis: run `antd usage ./src --format json` to see component statistics and `antd lint ./src --format json` to check for best-practice violations
  6. 6.Always append `--format json` for structured output that can be parsed programmatically

Use cases

Good for
  • Before writing an antd component, look up its props and grab a working demo as a starting point
  • Debug why a component isn't behaving as expected by checking the exact API for your antd version
  • Migrate a project from antd v4 to v5 by running migration checks and linting for deprecated usage
  • Understand how antd is used across a large codebase with usage statistics and best-practice violations
  • Prepare a detailed bug report with environment info, reproduction steps, and version details
Who it's for
  • React developers building UIs with Ant Design
  • Teams upgrading or migrating between antd versions
  • Developers debugging antd component issues
  • Project maintainers analyzing antd usage patterns
  • Contributors preparing bug reports for antd

antd FAQ

Do I need internet to use this CLI?

No. All antd metadata for v4/v5/v6 is bundled locally. The CLI works completely offline.

How do I check if a prop exists in my antd version?

Run `antd info ComponentName --version X.Y.Z --format json` to query the exact API for that version.

Can the CLI help me migrate from antd v4 to v5?

Yes. Run `antd migrate 4 5 --format json` for a full checklist, `antd changelog 4.24.0 5.0.0 --format json` to see breaking changes, and `antd lint ./src --format json` to find deprecated usage in your code.

How do I get a working code example for a component?

Run `antd demo ComponentName basic --format json` to fetch a working demo, or `antd doc ComponentName --format json` for full markdown documentation.

What should I do if I see 'Update available' after running a command?

Run `antd upgrade` to update the CLI to the latest version before continuing.

Full instructions (SKILL.md)

Source of truth, from ant-design/ant-design-cli.


name: antd description: > Use when the user's task involves Ant Design (antd) — writing antd components, debugging antd issues, querying antd APIs/props/tokens/demos, migrating between antd versions, or analyzing antd usage in a project. Triggers on antd-related code, imports from 'antd', or explicit antd questions. allowed-tools:

  • Bash(antd *)
  • Bash(antd bug*)
  • Bash(antd bug-cli*)
  • Bash(antd upgrade*)
  • Bash(npm install -g @ant-design/cli*)
  • Bash(which antd)

Ant Design CLI

You have access to @ant-design/cli — a local CLI tool with bundled antd metadata for v4/v5/v6 (plus migration guides for v3 → v4, v4 → v5, v5 → v6). Use it to query component knowledge, analyze projects, and guide migrations. All data is offline, no network needed.

Setup

Before first use, check if the CLI is installed. If not, install it automatically:

which antd || npm install -g @ant-design/cli

After running any command, if the output contains an "Update available" notice, run antd upgrade to update before continuing.

Always use --format json for structured output you can parse programmatically.

Scenarios

1. Writing antd component code

Before writing any antd component code, look up its API first — don't rely on memory.

# Check what props are available
antd info Button --format json

# Get a working demo as starting point
antd demo Button basic --format json

# Check semantic classNames/styles for custom styling
antd semantic Button --format json

# Check component-level design tokens for theming
antd token Button --format json

# Get the overall design language (design.md): colors, typography, spacing, radius + principles
antd design.md --format json

Workflow: antd info → understand props → antd demo → grab a working example → write code.

2. Looking up full documentation

When you need comprehensive component docs (not just props):

antd doc Table --format json        # full markdown docs for Table
antd doc Table --lang zh            # Chinese docs

3. Debugging antd issues

When code isn't working as expected or the user reports an antd bug:

# Collect full environment snapshot (system, deps, browsers, build tools)
antd env --format json

# Check if the prop exists for the user's antd version
antd info Select --version 5.12.0 --format json

# Check if the prop is deprecated
antd lint ./src/components/MyForm.tsx --format json

# Diagnose project-level configuration issues
antd doctor --format json

Workflow: antd env → capture full environment → antd doctor → check configuration → antd info --version X → verify API against the user's exact version → antd lint → find deprecated or incorrect usage.

4. Migrating between versions

When the user wants to upgrade antd (e.g., v3 → v4 or v4 → v5):

# Get full migration checklist
antd migrate 3 4 --format json    # v3 → v4
antd migrate 4 5 --format json    # v4 → v5

# Check migration for a specific component
antd migrate 4 5 --component Select --format json

# Generate agent-friendly auto-migration prompt (does not modify files)
antd migrate 4 5 --apply ./src --format json

# See what changed between two versions
antd changelog 4.24.0 5.0.0 --format json

# See changes for a specific component
antd changelog 4.24.0 5.0.0 Select --format json

Workflow: antd migrate → get full checklist → antd changelog <v1> <v2> → understand breaking changes → apply fixes → antd lint → verify no deprecated usage remains.

5. Analyzing project antd usage

When the user wants to understand how antd is used in their project:

# Scan component usage statistics
antd usage ./src --format json

# Filter to a specific component
antd usage ./src --filter Form --format json

# Lint for best practice violations
antd lint ./src --format json

# Check only specific rule categories
antd lint ./src --only deprecated --format json
antd lint ./src --only a11y --format json
antd lint ./src --only performance --format json

6. Checking changelogs and version history

When the user asks about what changed in a version:

# Specific version changelog
antd changelog 5.22.0 --format json

# Version range (both ends inclusive)
antd changelog 5.21.0..5.24.0 --format json

7. Exploring available components

When the user is choosing which component to use:

# List all components with categories
antd list --format json

# List components for a specific antd version
antd list --version 5.0.0 --format json

8. Collecting environment info

When you need to understand the project's antd setup, or prepare info for a bug report:

# Full environment snapshot (text — paste into GitHub Issues)
antd env

# Structured JSON for programmatic use
antd env --format json

# Scan a specific project directory
antd env ./my-project --format json

Collects: OS, Node, package managers (npm/pnpm/yarn/bun/utoo), npm registry, browsers, core deps (antd/react/dayjs), all @ant-design/* and rc-* packages, and build tools (umi/vite/webpack/typescript/etc.).

9. Reporting antd bugs

When the user asks you to report an antd bug:

# Step 0: Collect environment info for reference (optional — antd bug already embeds basic env)
# Use the output to cross-check versions or attach extra details to the bug report
antd env --format json

# Step 1: Preview for user review
antd bug --title "DatePicker crashes when selecting date" \
  --reproduction "https://codesandbox.io/s/xxx" \
  --steps "1. Open DatePicker 2. Click a date" \
  --expected "Date is selected" \
  --actual "Component crashes with error" \
  --format json

# Step 2: Show to user, ask for confirmation

# Step 3: Submit after user confirms
antd bug --title "DatePicker crashes when selecting date" \
  --reproduction "https://codesandbox.io/s/xxx" \
  --steps "1. Open DatePicker 2. Click a date" \
  --expected "Date is selected" \
  --actual "Component crashes with error" \
  --submit

10. Reporting CLI issues

When the user asks you to report a CLI bug, or explicitly requests help filing one:

# Preview the bug report for the user
antd bug-cli --title "antd info Button returns wrong props for v5.12.0" \
  --description "When querying Button props for version 5.12.0, the output includes props that don't exist in that version" \
  --steps "1. Run: antd info Button --version 5.12.0 --format json" \
  --expected "Props matching antd 5.12.0 Button API" \
  --actual "Props include 'classNames' which was added in 5.16.0" \
  --format json

Show the report to the user and confirm before submitting:

antd bug-cli --title "antd info Button returns wrong props for v5.12.0" \
  --description "..." \
  --steps "..." \
  --expected "..." \
  --actual "..." \
  --submit

Opt-out: If the environment variable ANTD_NO_AUTO_REPORT=1 is set, skip all bug-reporting suggestions entirely — do not suggest antd bug or antd bug-cli unless the user directly asks.

11. Upgrading the CLI

When the user wants to update @ant-design/cli to the latest version, or when an "Update available" notice appears:

# Upgrade to the latest version (auto-detects package manager)
antd upgrade

The command detects which package manager installed the CLI (npm, yarn, pnpm, bun, cnpm, utoo) and runs the appropriate upgrade command. If detection fails, it suggests the manual command.

12. Using as MCP server

If working in an IDE that supports MCP (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.), the CLI can also run as an MCP server, exposing all knowledge-query tools directly:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "antd": {
      "command": "antd",
      "args": ["mcp", "--version", "5.20.0"]
    }
  }
}

This provides 8 tools (antd_list, antd_info, antd_doc, antd_demo, antd_token, antd_design_md, antd_semantic, antd_changelog) and 2 prompts (antd-expert, antd-page-generator) via MCP protocol.

Global Flags

FlagPurpose
--format <format>Output format: json, text, or markdown (agents should prefer json)
--version <v>Target a specific antd version (e.g. 5.20.0)
--lang zhChinese output (default: en)
--detailInclude extra fields (description, since, deprecated, FAQ)
-V, --cli-versionPrint CLI version and exit

Key Rules

  1. Always query before writing — Don't guess antd APIs from memory. Run antd info first.
  2. Match the user's version — Knowledge queries (list/info/doc/demo/token/semantic/changelog) support antd v4+. If the project uses antd 4.x/5.x/6.x, pass --version 4.24.0 / 5.24.0 / 6.x. For antd v3 projects, use antd migrate 3 4 first.
  3. Use --format json — Every command supports it. Parse the JSON output rather than regex-matching text output.
  4. Check before suggesting migration — Run antd changelog <v1> <v2> and antd migrate before advising on version upgrades.
  5. Lint after changes — After writing or modifying antd code, run antd lint on the changed files to catch deprecated or problematic usage.
  6. Report antd bugs — When the user asks to report an antd bug, use antd bug. Always preview first, get user confirmation, then submit.
  7. Report CLI issues — When the user asks about a CLI problem, use antd bug-cli to help them file a report. Always preview first, get user confirmation, then submit.